Logistics Associate

Precision Edge Surgical Products Company LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Welcome to Precision Edge Surgical Products!

Precision Edge is a world-renowned contract manufacturer of fine surgical components, cutting tools and accessories. As a surgical cutting tool manufacturer, we pride ourselves in our technical versatility and ability to assist our customers. We understand the fundamental requirement of superior performance from a surgical instrument and our team takes extreme pride in building quality products which provide a competitive edge for our customers.

We are currently hiring for a Logistics Associate for our Shipping and Receiving Dept. in our Angola, Indiana location. If you meet the requirements below, we welcome you to apply.

DEPARTMENT: Shipping & Receiving

JOB TITLE: Logistics Associate

SHIFT: 1st

• Benefits starting on Day 1
• Competitive Pay
• Knowledge Based Promotions
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• PTO and Company Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Climate Controlled, Clean Work Environment

A successful Logistics Associate will have knowledge in or be able to achieve the Job Qualifications below.

Logistics Associate 1:

As a Logistics Associate you will be required to effectively perform a combination of manual and clerical shipping and receiving duties. This includes using a computer system for tracking, logging, verifying and reporting. A logistics associate 1 is expected to become fully trained and competent in one of the following core areas: Shipping, Receiving, Materials cage.  Duties to include, but not all inclusive or limited to: Following shipping practices and procedures, transportation routing, schedules and requirements. Receiving incoming materials or preparing materials for shipment. (Un)packs or (un)wraps items such as finished products, raw stock, assemblies, parts, building materials, office supplies, equipment, etc. Verifying quantity, weight, and conformance of materials to stated identifications: logs receipt of items on system, processes freight bills, packing sheets, and other documents: reports materials shipped and bills of lading: posts weight and shipping charges and routes merchandise to destinations.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0-1 year of experience

Essential Functions, Knowledge and Competencies

• Good Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to occasionally lift as much as 50 lbs.
• Ability to lift 125 pounds with assistance
• Must be able to distinguish colors and shades
• Strong proficiency in basic mathematical concepts for inventory tracking
• Must have correctable vision to 20/20
• Computer skills (Word, Excel)
• Must be able to read and interpret customer drawings
• Must understand the proper use of, and limitations of, standard inspection measuring and test equipment
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (8-10 hours or more); frequent bending and twisting
• Assure PMs are done on time and signed off in MC Express
• Line Clearance
• Other duties assigned as needed

Responsibility/Authority

• Alert immediate supervisor of any problems in process or work cell
• Handling/packaging parts to prevent damage
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area
• Authorized to stop the process upon the detection of a nonconformance or safety issue
• Maintaining an acceptable standard of personal appearance and cleanliness
• Maintaining lot control on all parts within responsible inventories

Receiving Responsibilities

• Promptly notify Logistics personnel of material issues that may affect orders
• Daily shipments to vendors and suppliers
• Aiding purchasing team in communication with vendors
• Generate purchase orders for outside process vendors
• Receive all purchased items

Materials Cage Responsibilities

• Ship raw material to vendors as needed

• Raw material inspection per established requirements
• Aiding purchasing team in communication with vendors
• Maintain and control accurate inventories (in-inspection, stock, receiving inspection, material review)
• Issue materials to work orders

Shipping Responsibilities

• Maintain and control accurate inventories (Finished Goods)
• Close work orders
• Maintain lot control on all parts within responsible inventories
• Promptly notifying Customer Service personnel if shipments are short of what customer ordered
• Daily shipments to customers
• Generate packing lists and labels for product shipping to customers

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.